The average train between Middlesbrough and Lincoln takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough to Lincoln. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Middlesbrough and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Lincoln station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Middlesbrough to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Lincoln train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newark North Gate station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Lincoln train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Lincoln is 156.8 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Lincoln Central via Darlington and Newark North Gate in around 3h 48m.